Climate Insights for Belén

, Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
30°C peak
Coldest
February
24°C low
Wettest
October
358mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Belén is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1600mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 358mm of rainfall. Belén is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Feb Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° May Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Belén has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm May Precipitation: 181mm Jun Precipitation: 265mm Jul Precipitation: 129mm Aug Precipitation: 174mm Sep Precipitation: 255mm Oct Precipitation: 358mm Nov Precipitation: 185mm Dec Precipitation: 29mm
Precipitation

Belén is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1600mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 358mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 357mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 36km/h Feb Wind Speed: 36km/h Mar Wind Speed: 34km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 31km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 33km/h
Wind Speed

Belén is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 16km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 35km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Belén, which began on March 20, 2026. Belén is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 200mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 568mm across the season with a monthly average of 189mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 799mm across the season with a monthly average of 266mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belén based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
28 °C
36 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
28 °C
36 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
29 °C
34 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
30 °C
29 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
30 °C
24 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
29 °C
25 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
29 °C
31 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
29 °C
26 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
358 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
28 °C
33 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
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